From A Schumann Album

With the new Urtext Primo series, the Wiener Urtext Edition wants to close the gap arising at the point of transition to additional lessons after having studied a piano method. Beginning with a performance level which is outlined by pieces such as Bach's Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 116), Mozart's Minuet in F (KV 5) or Schumann's Wilder Reiter (Op. 68/8), works by three different composers are selected for each volume of the Urtext Primo series, with the aim of offering piano pupils (or even adults who want to resume piano playing) a wide range of repertoire pieces on the basis of which they can enhance their technical and musical skills. The pieces' range of levels of difficulty is relatively narrow so that the volume can be used continuously over a period of about two years. This is what distinguishes the Urtext Primo approach from almost all common anthologies. The selected repertoire takes into account not only pieces of the classic canon of lessons, but also lesser known works which are in no way of less importance for piano lessons. The Urtext Primo volumes are published in the internationally recognised standard of the Wiener Urtext editions. The explanations included in each volume shall help to deepen the knowledge of musical styles, music history and piano playing. A repertoire chart at the end of each volume gives a rough overview of the levels of difficulty of the selected pieces.Volume 4 combines works of the German Romanticism by Schumann, Brahms and Theodor Kirchner. Apart from well known pieces from Schumann's 'Album for the Youth' and the easiest waltzes from opus 39 (in the easier version) by Brahms, the selection contains the attractive set of variations from Schumann's first Youth Sonata Op. 118/1 and Brahms' Saraband in A minor WoO 5/1 as well as a number of pleasant pieces by Theodor Kirchner which continue the tonal air of Schumann and Brahms in easy playable pieces. / Piano

Description Robert Schumann: Album For The Young Op. 68 This set of pieces for young players has been a perennial favorite since its first publication in 1848. Songlist Andante Con Moto Choral Echoes From The Theatre Figured Choral First Loss Folk Song Harvest Man Humming Song Hunting Song In Memorium Italian Sailor's Song Knecht Rupert Lento Espressivo Little Fugue Little Piece Little Romance Little Song In Canon-form Little Study May, Sweet May Melody Mignon Molto Lento New Years Eve Norse Song Roaming In The Morning Roundelay Rustic Song Sailor's Song Scheherazade Sicilienne Solier's March Spring Song Strange Man The Happy Farmer The Horseman The Poor Orphan The Reaper's Song The Wild Horseman Op.68 No.8 (Album For The Young) Theme Vintage Time War Song Winter Time 1 Winter Time 2

Easy Piano Pieces with Practising Tips-With the new Urtext Primo series the Wiener Urtext Edition wants to close the gap arising at the point of transition to additional lessons after having studied a Piano method. Beginning with a performance level which is outlined by pieces such as Bach's Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 116) Mozart's Minuet in F (KV 5) or Schumann's Wilder Reiter (Op. 68/8) works by three different composers are selected for each volume of the Urtext Primo series with the aim of offering Piano pupils (or even adults who want to resume Piano playing) a wide range of repertoire pieces on the basis of which they can enhance their technical and musical skills. Thepieces' range of levels of difficulty is relatively narrow so that the volume can be used continuously over a period of about two years. This is what distinguishes the Urtext Primo approach from almost all common anthologies. The selected repertoire takes into account not only pieces of the classic canon of lessons but also lesser known works which are in no way of less importance for Piano lessons. The Urtext Primo volumes are published in the internationally recognised standard of the Wiener Urtext editions. The explanations included in each volume shall help to deepen the knowledge of musical styles music history and Piano playing. A repertoire chart at the end of each volume gives a rough overview of the levels of difficulty of the selected pieces. Volume 4 combines works of the German Romanticism by Schumann Brahms and Theodor Kirchner. Apart from well known pieces from Schumann's 'Album for the Youth' and the easiest waltzes from opus 39 (in the easier version) by Brahms the selection contains the attractive set of variations from Schumann's first Youth Sonata Op. 118/1 and Brahms’ Saraband in A minor WoO 5/1 as well as a number of pleasant pieces by Theodor Kirchner which continue the tonal air of Schumann and Brahms in easy playable pieces.

Numerous selections from Schumann's Album for the Young have long been favorites of intermediate students, and few collections fail to include the Soldier's March, the Happy Farmer or the Wild Horseman. This historically informed edition of the entire collection clearly differentiates the markings of the first edition from Clara Schumann's later-edited version. Discussions of ornamentation and the collection's origin are also included. The Alfred Masterwork Library CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic performances. Pianist Kim O'Reilly Newman holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Illinois. She has performed throughout North America and Europe with the Hambro Quartet of Pianos and was an editor and recording pianist for Alfred Publishing. Kim is a brain tumor survivor and now specializes in performing music for the left hand.

17 well-known original pieces in progressive order of difficulty with practical comments-Schumann was a poet at the piano and the best known of his piano pieces bear programmatic titles such as ?Träumerei? (?Reverie?) ?Von fremden Ländern und Menschen? (?Of foreign lands and people?) or ?Vogel als Prophet? (?Thebird as prophet?). His whole oeuvre exudes a sense of poetic freedom making him the Romantic composer par excellence. Whether in his easiest pieces for children from his Album for the Young or in the more demanding Papillons wecan hear Schumann?s own distinctive voice everywhere a voice whose many registers can be experienced in this selection which ranges from the easy to the moderately difficult.

30 Transcriptions. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. The edition Schumann for Guitar is an interesting attempt to transfer Robert Schumann's romantic, lyrical music to the guitar. As a consequence, new tonal possibilities present themselves for the guitar repertoire, particularly in view of the fact that Schumann himself never composed an original piece for guitar. This volume naturally contains pieces from the famous piano cycles Album für die Jugend, Kinderszenen and Albumblätter, but also some lieder like Mondnacht or Im wunderschönen Monat Mai. Special highlights of the volume are the original Schumann transcriptions by Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909) which prove that guitarists studied Schumann's music as early as the 19th century. Schumann for Guitar is ideal for concerts and music lessons, but also for private music-making. The pieces are of easy to intermediate technical difficulty so that even amateur guitar players will enjoy the pieces! / Niveau : Facile à Moyen / Recueil / Guitare

55 Selections from Symphonies Ballets Operas and Piano Literature for Piano Solo-Features 55 selections drawn from the rich 19th century Romantic literature. Composers included are Berlioz Brahms Bruckner Chopin Grieg Mahler Mendelssohn J. Strauss R. Strauss Schubert Schumann Tchaikovsky Wagner andothers. Great Romantic melodies are excerpted from symphonies ballets operas piano pieces and other concert works and presented as faithful transcriptions in new clean engravings. Includes capsule biographies of all of thecomposers represented.

Easier Piano Pieces 54-Easier Piano Pieces Vol.54 edited by Howard Ferguson published by the ABRSM. Most of the pieces in this volume despite their late opus-numbers were written before Schumann was 30. This volume features five pieces from Bunte Blatter Op.99 and eleven pieces from Albumblatter Op.124.

Easier Piano Pieces 61-19th-century Danish composer Niels Gade was strongly influenced by Mendelssohn and Schumann as can be appreciated from the highly romantic pieces in this album. This collection of pieces has been selected from albums published between 1850 and 1880.

with Piano Accompaniment-This compilation of 11 Flute solos from the legendary Rubank educational library now includes online access to:Full-performance and accompaniment-only audio tracksPDF Piano accompaniment filesPLAYBACK A multi-functional audio player that allows you to adjust tempo without changing pitch change keys and create practice loops - available exclusively from Hal Leonard.Contents: 'Albumleaf' (R. Wagner) 'Canzona' (Bertoni) 'Chanson Pastorale' (Koepke) 'Gavotta from Classical Symphony' 'Menuet from Platee' (Rameau) 'Menuetto from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' (Mozart) 'Polovtsian Dance' (Borodin) 'Slumber Song'(???Schlummerlied???) (Schumann) 'Song of India' (Rimsky-Korsakov) 'Two Menuettos from Flute Sonata in C' (Bach) 'Villanella' (Koepke).

Beginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of classics. Each piece was carefully selected and simplified to help students develop their skills. Many of the greatest composersâ??J. S. Bach Beethoven Brahms Mendelssohn Mozart Rimsky-Korsakov Rachmaninoff Tchaikovsky and othersâ??are represented by several pieces each some newly adapted for the piano. Composers and works not usually featured in beginner's books include pieces by Borodin Gluck Rameau and Tallis.Well-known classics include Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 Debussy's Claire de Lune Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition Satie'sGymnopedie No. 1 Schumann's Child Falling Asleep and 'Spring' from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Several orchestral pieces have been newly adapted for the piano including 'Dance of the Swan' from Swan Lake 'Aquarium' from Carnival of the Animals 'Largo' from Xerxes and 'Waltz of the Flowers' from The Nutcracker.Dover Original.

The Album For The Young contains Forty-three pieces of the highest quality piano music by Robert Schumann including Sicilienne The Poor Orphan Knight Ruppert The Merry Farmer Italian Mariner's Songs and more.These beautiful pieces reperesent some of Schumann's most popular works and are a wonderful introduction to the piano music from the romantic era.

Part of the Anglo Music Play-along Series Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Classical Solos is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual instrument this book introduces the beginning player to the world of the classics by using simple yet attractive melodies that fit their limited range.The carefully selected pieces include music from the 16th to the 20th century and cover a wide variety of styles from Bach to Grieg and from Purcell to Satie.This book will provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method and includes both piano accompaniment and a demo/play-along CD.

Essential Repertoire for Piano-Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon selected and graded by leading educationalists. Drawn from ABRSM???s extensive back catalogue each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist???s repertoire. From Bach to Beethoven Scarlatti to Schumann this series includes an abundance of much-loved pieces. All pieces have been carefully selected to ensure that each book is nothing short of a ???teacher???s toolkit??? ??? works that any teacher would want their pupils to learn as part of their musical journey. Each book is authoritatively graded with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. Thebooks are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam between grades or playing for leisure building technical skills and confidence. With an elegant and attractive design and an unrivalled range of repertoire this is an essential collection for piano teachers and learners alike. Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon selected and graded by leading educationalists. Drawn from ABRSM???s extensive back catalogue each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist???s repertoire. From Bach to Beethoven Scarlatti to Schumann this series includes an abundance of much-loved pieces. All pieces have been carefully selected to ensure that each book is nothing short of a ???teacher???s toolkit??? ??? works that any teacher would want their pupils to learn as part of their musical journey. Each book is authoritatively graded with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. Thebooks are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam between grades or playing for leisure building technical skills and confidence. With an elegant and attractive design and an unrivalled range of repertoire this is an essential collection for piano teachers and learners alike.